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Module 3
Module 3
12
Health Care
Not Applicable
10/01/2023

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Term

Flonase

fluticasone nasal

Definition
  • inhalent 
  • used to treat nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, caused by allergies
  • up to two sprays per nostril daily
  • nose bleed
  • cough
  • headache
  • sinus pain
Term

Ipratropium

 

 ipratropium bromide

Definition
  • inhalent
  • Ipratropium is a bronchodilator that is used to to prevent bronchospasm in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including bronchitis and emphysema.
  • cold symptoms
  • cough with mucus
  • headache
Term

Lisinopril

 

Prinivil, Zestril

Definition
  • oral
  • Used to treat high blood pressure 
  • also treats CHF 
  • Classified as an ACE inhibitor 
  • It works by decreasing certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently
  • Do not take lisinopril within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubitril
  • 5-10 mg 1x daily
  • headache
  • dizziness
  • Cough 
  • chest pain
Term

RESTASIS

 

cyclosporine ophthalmic

Definition
  • Eye drop
  • Cyclosporine can increase tear production that has been reduced by inflammation in the eye(s).
  • used to treat chronic dry eye
  • 1 drop in each eye twice daily
  • Mild burning or stinging
  • Mild redness or itching
  • Blurred vision
Term

Xalatan

 

Latanoprost ophthalmic

Definition
  • Eyedrop
  • lowers pressure inside the eye by increasing the amount of fluid that drains from the eye
  • Xalatan eye drops are used to treat certain types of glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye
  • 1 drop in each affected eye in the evening
  • Watery eyes
  • itchy eyes
  • Puffy eyelids
  • Blurred vision
Term

LATUDA

 

Lurasidone

 

Definition
  • Oral
  • Antipsychotic
  • Used to treat schizophrenia 
  • Latuda is also used to treat episodes of depression associated with bipolar disorder in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.
  • Latuda is not approved for use in psychotic conditions related to dementia. Lurasidone may increase the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis.
  • Latuda should be taken with food
  • 20-160 mg daily
  • Drowsiness
  • weight gain
  • Nausea 
  • vomiting
Term

Nasonex

 

mometasone

Definition
  • Nasal spray 
  • used to treat nasal symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies, including nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, and itchy nose
  • Mometasone can lower the blood cells that help your body fight infections. Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections
  • 2 sprays in each nostril once a day
  • Nosebleeds
  • headache
  • Stuffy nose
  • sore throat
Term

Debrox

 

 

Carbamide Peroxide

 

 

Definition
  • Ear drops
  • used to soften and loosen ear wax, making it easier to remove
  • a foaming or crackling sound in the ear after using the ear drops
  • ear pain, itching, or other irritation
  • mild feeling of fullness in the ear
  • 5 to 10 drops of the solution instilled into the affected ear(s) 2 times daily for up to 4 days
Term

 Methadone

 

 

 

 

Definition
  • Oral
  • long-acting opioid medication that is used to reduce withdrawal symptoms in people addicted to heroin or other narcotic drugs
  • can also be used as a pain reliever
  • When methadone is used for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) it reduces withdrawal symptoms and drug cravings, but does not cause the "high" associated with the drug addiction. 
  • MISUSE OF METHADONE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH
  • Dizziness
  • drowsiness
  • Nausea 
  • vomiting
Term

 Monistat

 

 

miconazole

 

 

 

Definition
  • Insert the tablet, suppository, or cream into the vagina using the applicator as directed
  • antifungal
  • Used to treat vaginal yeast infections
  • mild burning or itching

  • skin irritation around the vagina

  • urinating more than usual

Term

Diflucan

 

Definition
Term

 Carbamazepine

 

Definition
  • Oral
  • anticonvulsant
  • also used to treat bipolar disorder
  • works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures and nerve pain, such as trigeminal neuralgia and diabetic neuropathy
  • Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause side effects, and can also increase your risk of seizures
  • Take with food
  • do not crush, chew, or break
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea 
  • vomiting 
  • drowsiness
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